Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s French Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
White Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 2000s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Rubelite, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s German Antique Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow...
Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Gold
Early 2000s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Drop Necklaces
Also called Y necklaces as they are designed to hang a certain way, vintage drop necklaces are striking and adaptable. They can enhance everything from a casual sweater-and-jeans combo to an elegant heels-and-evening-dress pairing.
Adornment is an ancient human practice, with archeologists identifying early jewelry made from bones, claws and shells. As technology has advanced, so too have jewelry designs and the design of necklaces, from the simple to the intricate.
Drop necklaces come from lariat-style necklaces, which are chain necklaces that end in a tassel or pendant. A drop necklace’s design, meanwhile, is long with open ends, and it usually does not have a clasp. It consists of a single chain that wraps around the neck and a centerpiece — sometimes featuring a diamond or pearls — that hangs down to the middle of the chest. Drop necklaces frequently come in lengths from 16 to 20 inches, with the vertical lines making them appear longer than other necklaces of the same length.
Drop necklaces are extremely versatile, able to be worn knotted, draped or looped. They can be chunky statement pieces or thin, minimal designs. The range of drop necklaces that can be found on 1stDibs can accentuate the plunging necklines of modern looks or add flair to a basic ensemble.